Prime Contracts Manager
Job in
Montreal, Montréal, Province de Québec, Canada
Listing for:
Aecon
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-23
Job specializations:
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Management
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: MontrealWhat is the Opportunity?
We are a trusted provider of end-to-end integrated Urban Transportation Solutions. From Light Rail Transit (LRT) to subways and commuter rail systems, Aecon’s expansive resources for planning, engineering, procuring, building and commissioning large-scale infrastructure projects means we can handle all aspects of a transit project, from conception through operation.
Aecon is seeking an experienced Prime Contracts Managertolead the contractual oversight and legal stewardship of a major rail transit project in Quebec. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this role acts as the project’s primary legal-oriented contractual authority, ensuring the Prime Contract is interpreted, administered, and executed in full compliance throughout the entire project lifecycle.
What You Will Do Here
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Serve as the project’s principal advisor on all legal and contractual matters related to the Prime Contract.Interpret contractual rights, obligations, liabilities, and risk exposures; provide timely counsel to project leadership.Develop and maintain the Prime Contract Variation and Change Management Plan, establishing legal processes, documentation standards, and controls.Monitor project performance to identify potential contractual or legal issues early and recommend appropriate actions or remedies.Ensure the project’s compliance with notification requirements, insurance obligations, performance standards, and all legal deliverables.Assess legal risks associated with changes, delays, cost variances, and performance issues.Prepare and support negotiation of change orders, claims, counterclaims, and potential dispute matters.Lead or support the dispute resolution process, including mediation, negotiation, or arbitration-related preparation as required.Collaborate with Risk Management and Insurance teams on matters involving policy interpretation, coverage, and claims.Draft, review, and oversee contractual correspondence, ensuring accuracy, legal compliance, and strategic positioning.Maintain meticulous documentation of contract changes, modifications, and supporting records.Partner with Legal, Commercial, Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Project Controls to ensure alignment between project activities and contractual frameworks.Provide guidance on legal positions impacting project strategy and decision-making.Provide legal oversight (not direct management) to ensure subcontract templates and flow down clauses align with the Prime Contract’s legal requirements particularly around notices, insurance, and compliance.Support the Subcontracts team through legal interpretation when needed.Act as a key legal advisor to the Project Director, Project Manager, and executive leadership throughout construction.Contribute to project close-out activities related to contractual obligations, legal compliance, and final documentation.What You Bring to the Team
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Degree in Law (LL.B., J.D., or equivalent) preferred; degrees in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related fields considered with strong legal/contracts background.Minimum 10 years’ experience in contract law, construction law, contract management, commercial management, or comparable legal advisory roles.Strong knowledge of construction law principles, contract interpretation, and dispute resolution mechanisms.Deep understanding of major contract types (e.g., design‑build, cost reimbursable, lump sum, target price).Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally within rail, transportation, or complex engineering environments.Familiarity with legal aspects of integrated ERP systems and documentation controls.Proven experience managing or advising on design-build change management, entitlement evaluation, and negotiation.Expertise in Quebec civil law, francization requirements, and provincial regulations (RBQ, CCQ, CSST).Fluency in French and English is mandatory.Must be local to Quebec City or willing to relocate.
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